GREEN BAY - Everyone -- from the runners, volunteers, supporters, family and friends -- helps make the Bellin Run the beloved event that it is.

Every person there has a story behind their participation. Here's a few we came across that encompass the renowned Bellin Run atmosphere:

» Green Bay resident Scott Weeks couldn't feel his arms or legs by the time he crossed the finish line.

In Saturday's hot, humid conditions, he wasn't the only one. But he was one of the only ones in his full U.S. Air Force uniform, complete with a loaded backpack.

A member of the 934th Airlift Wing, based in the Twin Cities, Weeks said he ran the Bellin Run to honor his comrades who died in the line of duty.

Another group of six runners also completed the 10-kilometer race with 30-pound rucksacks on their backs to raise money and awareness for HOOAH Inc.'s Victory for 22 program. Victory for 22 is so-named because 22 veterans commit suicide each day due to post-traumatic stress disorder

» Delaney Johnson, 13, of Peshtigo came out to support her boyfriend, Brandon Stachewicz, who is moving to the Twin Cities on Sunday.

Johnson stood near the start line, holding a sign that read, "Put a shirt on, Brandon."

The young couple has been dating for several months and this was their "last hurrah." Stachewicz is a middle-school track athlete while Johnson manages the team.

"He's really good at running and I am proud of him for doing this," Johnson said.

» Standing between the start and finish lines were dozens of race volunteers. But Kenneth Corry stood out from all of them because he yelled at and high-fived every runner he could as they started their races.

"Own the road," Corry shouted. This was his third year volunteering.

Corry said he loves the atmosphere and seeing other people accomplish the run. For him, helping others succeed goes beyond the Bellin Run. He served four Air Force tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. And he still serves his country by working for the state to get job for veterans with significant barriers to employment.

"It's just great to see the community come together to promote health and fitness," he said. "And see family together."

» Kaylee Kornowski, 13, runs with her mom in mind.

She's passionate about running and has participated in four Bellin Runs, but this year she ran alongside her mother, who recently was diagnosed with Lyme disease.

"I follow my mom's steps because it's hard for her," Kornowski said.

Her mother, who finished among the top finishers last year, had to take it easy this time around. Kornowski stuck beside her and said she just wanted to make her mom proud.

"I look up to her," Kaylee said. "She's really fast and she does a really good job."